What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Garden Coordinator - $8.00/hour position at Messiah University?
Position Title Community Garden Coordinator - $8.00/hour Position Type Student Number of Open Positions 1 Department Sustainability (2714) Campus Main Campus (Grantham) Supervisor Katelyn Galyen Work Period Acad Yr 2025-26 Hours Per Week 8 Duration of Appointment Spring, Summer, Fall Work Schedule
8 hours per week during the spring 26 and fall 26 semesters, as student is available. 40 hours per week over the summer - must be willing to start work early during summer months to avoid the hottest part of the day.
Position Description
Position Summary
The Office of Sustainability at Messiah University cultivates an environment for across campus coordination of sustainability thought and action through the development of student leadership. The Community Garden Coordinator will facilitate and manage the people and projects of the community garden for the duration of the calendar year. This position will be required to work as part of the summer garden team (please see summer garden worker job description for more details).
Major Preferred Experience Required
Familiarity and volunteer experience with the Office of Sustainability and the Grantham Community Garden is a plus
Experience Preferred Skills, Characteristics Required For Position
Proficiency with MS Office
Ability to influence and lead peers
Strong communication, both verbally and in writing
Passionate about implementing sustainability solutions to the campus environment
Dress Code Requirements
farm clothes, casual, business casual when appropriate
Special Working Conditions
Must be available for most of Spring 2026, all Summer 2026, and most of Fall 2026. Flexible working hours.
Background Check Required No Primary Duties
Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities Open Until Filled Yes Application Deadline Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/30534
8 hours per week during the spring 26 and fall 26 semesters, as student is available. 40 hours per week over the summer - must be willing to start work early during summer months to avoid the hottest part of the day.
Position Description
Position Summary
The Office of Sustainability at Messiah University cultivates an environment for across campus coordination of sustainability thought and action through the development of student leadership. The Community Garden Coordinator will facilitate and manage the people and projects of the community garden for the duration of the calendar year. This position will be required to work as part of the summer garden team (please see summer garden worker job description for more details).
Major Preferred Experience Required
Familiarity and volunteer experience with the Office of Sustainability and the Grantham Community Garden is a plus
Experience Preferred Skills, Characteristics Required For Position
Proficiency with MS Office
Ability to influence and lead peers
Strong communication, both verbally and in writing
Passionate about implementing sustainability solutions to the campus environment
Dress Code Requirements
farm clothes, casual, business casual when appropriate
Special Working Conditions
Must be available for most of Spring 2026, all Summer 2026, and most of Fall 2026. Flexible working hours.
Background Check Required No Primary Duties
- Plan and prepare for growing season including seed orders, planting schedule, and seed germination
- Recruit, manage and track volunteers
- Complete necessary farm tasks, such as planting, weeding, watering, pest management and maintenance
- Organize and run market farm stands (including but not limited to mass emails, posters, word of mouth, etc.)
- Track income and expenses
- Collect data related to produce planted and create reports documenting the successes and failures of garden
- Coordinate care for campus chickens
- When necessary provide care to campus apiary
- Send emails to CSA and campus community for garden events/updates
- Update content for sustainability website and make Instagram/Facebook posts
- Document work of garden through photos, social media, etc.
- Attend garden events and functions such as work days and team
- Maintain consistent and reliable attendance
Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities Open Until Filled Yes Application Deadline Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/30534
Salary : $8